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MA & RI Chapter of the Appraisal Institute February/March schedule

In February and March, the Massachusetts and Rhode Island chapter of the Appraisal Institute will continue to offer the timely and cutting edge appraiser education that professional appraisers expect from the Appraisal Institute. Their education, seminars, and programs committees are working hard to bring timely and topical programs to appraisal professionals throughout the area. In addition, students have more choices how to take their education with more online courses and seminars being offered. Fulfill on your education needs by taking courses and seminars from the world-wide leader of appraisal education Interested in the new Appraisal Institute Review Designation courses? The chapter is offering Review Theory - Residential on April 28 - 30 in Braintree, MA and Review Theory - General on June 9 - 13 in Woburn. Save the date and look for information about how to register for these classes in the near future. General Appraiser Income Approach, Part 1 - February 12 - 15 * Location: Crowne Plaza Woburn, 15 Middlesex Canal Park, Woburn. * Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. * Tuition: $490 AI Price; $540 Full Price (after 1/28, add $50) Credit Hours: 30 hours (Be sure check with your state licensing board for approval.) 2014 - 2015 7 Hour National USPAP Update Course - February 27 * Location: Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel, 1850 Post Rd., Warwick, RI * Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. * Tuition: $200 AI Price; $250 Full Price (Price includes a copy of 2014-2015 USPAP) * Credit Hours: 7 hours (Be sure check with your state licensing board for approval.) Litigation Assignments for Residential Appraisers: Doing Expert Work on Atypical Cases - March 5 * Location: Crowne Plaza Woburn, 15 Middlesex Canal Park, Woburn * Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. * Tuition: $125 AI Price; $150 Full Price (after 2/28, add $25) * Credit Hours: 4 hours (Be sure check with your state licensing board for approval.) General Appraiser Income Approach, Part 2 - March 12 -15 Location: Crowne Plaza Woburn, 15 Middlesex Canal Park, Woburn * Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. * Tuition: $90 Al Price; $540 Full Price (after 2/25, add $50) * Credit Hours: 30 hours (Be sure check with your state licensing board for approval.) 2014 - 2015 7 Hour National USPAP Update Course - March 19 * Location: Crowne Plaza Woburn, 15 Middlesex Canal Park, Woburn * Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. * Tuition: $200 AI Price; $250 Full Price (Price includes a copy of 2014-2015 USPAP) * Credit Hours: 7 hours (Be sure check with your state licensing board for approval.) Basic Appraisal Principles - March 20, 21, 27, and 28 * Location: University of Phoenix, Braintree Campus, 2 Adams Place, Braintree/Quincy, MA * Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. * Tuition: $435 AI Price; $485 Full Price * Credit Hours: 30 hours (Be sure check with your state licensing board for approval.) For more information and to register for these course offersing please visit the MA & RI Chapter of the Appraisal Institutes website at: http://www.ma-appraisalinstitute.org/.
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